The Unaffiliated parents who identify as white

Demographic✭Information

Age distribution among the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white

% of the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white who are ages…

Survey year

18-29

30-49

50-64

65+

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,167. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

18%

70%

11%

1%

1,167

2007

25%

66%

8%

1%

1,041

Generational cohort among the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white

% of the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white who are…

Survey year

Younger Millennial

Older Millennial

Generation X

Baby Boomer

Silent

Greatest

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,167. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

7%

27%

55%

11%

< 1%

< 1%

1,167

2007

< 1%

15%

61%

23%

2%

< 1%

1,041

Gender composition among the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white

% of the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white who are…

Survey year

Men

Women

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,176. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

49%

51%

1,176

2007

53%

47%

1,053

Immigrant status among the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white

% of the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white who are…

Survey year

Immigrants

Second generation

Third generation or higher

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,165. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

6%

5%

89%

1,165

2007

4%

6%

90%

1,048

Income distribution among the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white

% of the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white who have a household income of…

Survey year

Less than $30,000

$30,000-$49,999

$50,000-$99,999

$100,000 or more

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,120. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

24%

16%

32%

28%

1,120

2007

19%

26%

31%

23%

971

Educational distribution among the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white

% of the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white who have completed…

Survey year

High school or less

Some college

College

Post-graduate degree

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,175. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

31%

33%

22%

14%

1,175

Marital status among the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white

% of the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white who are…

Survey year

Married

Living with a partner

Divorced/separated

Widowed

Never married

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,174. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

66%

10%

12%

1%

11%

1,174

2007

72%

11%

9%

1%

7%

1,052

Beliefs✭and✭Practices

Belief in God among the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white

% of the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white who say they…

Survey year

Believe in God; absolutely certain

Believe in God; fairly certain

Believe in God; not too/not at all certain

Believe in God; don't know

Do not believe in God

Other/don't know if they believe in God

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,176. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

23%

26%

10%

< 1%

34%

6%

1,176

2007

35%

26%

9%

< 1%

22%

7%

1,053

Importance of religion in one's life among the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white

% of the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white who say religion is…

Survey year

Very important

Somewhat important

Not too important

Not at all important

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,176. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

9%

22%

29%

40%

1%

1,176

2007

12%

27%

28%

31%

1%

1,053

Attendance at religious services among the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white

% of the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white who attend religious services…

Survey year

At least once a week

Once or twice a month/a few times a year

Seldom/never

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,176. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

3%

24%

73%

< 1%

1,176

2007

3%

24%

73%

< 1%

1,053

Frequency of prayer among the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white

% of the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white who pray…

Survey year

At least daily

Weekly

Monthly

Seldom/never

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,176. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

16%

12%

7%

66%

< 1%

1,176

2007

20%

15%

8%

57%

1%

1,053

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white

% of the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white who attend prayer group…

Survey year

At least once a week

Once or twice a month

Several times a year

Seldom/never

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,176. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

4%

2%

3%

92%

< 1%

1,176

2007

3%

2%

2%

92%

1%

1,053

Frequency of meditation among the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white

% of the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white who meditate…

Survey year

At least once a week

Once or twice a month

Several times a year

Seldom/never

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,176. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

22%

10%

3%

65%

< 1%

1,176

2007

19%

8%

3%

70%

1%

1,053

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white

% of the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Survey year

At least once a week

Once or twice a month

Several times a year

Seldom/never

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,176. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

39%

16%

10%

34%

1%

1,176

2007

32%

15%

13%

37%

3%

1,053

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white

% of the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Survey year

At least once a week

Once or twice a month

Several times a year

Seldom/never

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,176. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

41%

20%

13%

25%

< 1%

1,176

2007

34%

15%

16%

32%

2%

1,053

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white

% of the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey year

Religion

Philosophy/reason

Common sense

Science

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,176. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

6%

14%

63%

15%

2%

1,176

2007

4%

14%

71%

9%

2%

1,053

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white

% of the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white who say…

Survey year

There are clear standards for what is right and wrong

Right or wrong depends on the situation

Neither/both equally

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,176. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

21%

78%

1%

< 1%

1,176

Frequency of reading scripture among the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white

% of the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white who read scripture…

Survey year

At least once a week

Once or twice a month

Several times a year

Seldom/never

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,176. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

6%

4%

4%

86%

< 1%

1,176

2007

7%

6%

5%

82%

1%

1,053

Interpreting scripture among the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white

% of the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white who say the holy scripture is…

Survey year

Word of God; should be taken literally

Word of God; not everything taken literally

Word of God; other/don't know

Not the word of God

Other/don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,176. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

6%

12%

< 1%

74%

8%

1,176

2007

9%

14%

1%

68%

8%

1,053

Belief in Heaven among the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white

% of the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white who …in heaven

Survey year

Believe

Don't believe

Other/don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,176. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

40%

52%

8%

1,176

2007

45%

44%

11%

1,053

Belief in Hell among the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white

% of the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white who …in hell

Survey year

Believe

Don't believe

Other/don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,176. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

29%

64%

7%

1,176

2007

35%

56%

9%

1,053

Social✭and✭Political✭Views

Party affiliation among the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white

% of the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white who identify as…

Survey year

Republican/lean Rep.

No lean

Democrat/lean Dem.

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,176. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

27%

23%

49%

1,176

2007

28%

19%

53%

1,053

Political ideology among the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white

% of the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white who are…

Survey year

Conservative

Moderate

Liberal

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,176. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

19%

38%

36%

8%

1,176

2007

19%

44%

30%

7%

1,053

Views about size of government among the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white

% of the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white who would rather have…

Survey year

Smaller government; fewer services

Bigger government; more services

Depends

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,176. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

51%

42%

4%

3%

1,176

2007

42%

46%

5%

7%

1,053

Views about government aid to the poor among the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white

% of the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white who say government aid to the poor…

Survey year

Does more harm than good

Does more good than harm

Neither/both equally

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,176. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

39%

55%

4%

2%

1,176

Views about abortion among the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white

% of the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white who say abortion should be…

Survey year

Legal in all/most cases

Illegal in all/most cases

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,176. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

75%

21%

3%

1,176

2007

70%

26%

3%

1,053

Views about homosexuality among the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white

% of the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white who say homosexuality…

Survey year

Should be accepted

Should be discouraged

Neither/both equally

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,176. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

87%

8%

3%

2%

1,176

2007

73%

19%

5%

2%

1,053

Views about same-sex marriage among the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white

% of the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white who …same-sex marriage

Survey year

Strongly favor/favor

Oppose/strongly oppose

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,176. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

83%

11%

6%

1,176

Views about environmental regulation among the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white

% of the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white who say…

Survey year

Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

Neither/both equally

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,176. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

26%

70%

2%

1%

1,176

2007

22%

73%

3%

2%

1,053

Views about human evolution among the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white

% of the Unaffiliated parents who identify as white who say humans…

Survey year

Evolved; due to natural processes

Evolved; due to God's design

Evolved; don't know how

Always existed in present form

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,176. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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